David Bowie To Release ‘The Next Day,’ First Studio Album in Decade

David Bowie will release in March “The Next Day,” his first studio album in a decade. “Where Are We Now?” the first single from the coming album, is available today, Bowie’s 66th birthday.

A languid ballad written by Bowie, “Where Are We Now?” is a sentimental remembrance of his time in Berlin in the mid-to-late 70s when he recorded what’s known as his Berlin trilogy: “Low,” “Heroes” and “Lodger.” The new song was recorded in New York and produced by Tony Visconti, co-producer of the trilogy. Click here to see the video for “Where Are We Now?”

Bowie’s previous album “Reality” was issued in 2003.

“The Next Day” and a deluxe version with three additional tracks will be available in the U.S. on March 12, in Australia on March 8 and elsewhere on March 11. While there’s no information yet regarding a tour in support of “The Next Day,” its arrival is sure to fuel speculation that Bowie will appear at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, held in Indio, California, and long a home for re-emerging British acts of the ‘70s and ‘80s. Coachella’s first of two consecutive weekends is April 12-14; the lineup will be announced later this month.

Jim Fusilli is the Journal’s rock and pop music critic. Email him at jfusilli@wsj.com or follow him on Twitter: @wsjrock.